Stop to Love

Luther Vandross

About Stop to Love

"Stop to Love" is a song by American recording R&B/soul artist Luther Vandross. Released in 1986 as the lead single from his album Give Me the Reason. It was his first number-one single on the R&B chart since "Never Too Much" in 1981. The upbeat single was also a crossover hit, peaking at number fifteen on the Billboard Hot 100.


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2012
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Lately love keeps keeping me wake at night 
Tossing and turning, my love 
Wanna kiss you, wanna hold you so tight 
Oh but I wonder love whether you know or not 
When you just hurry away, leaving me laying there in shock 

I just wanna be the one that you wanna see 
I just wanna have you near me 
But you fly away almost everyday 
You work a lot but you never stop to love 

(Stop) I love you stop (stop)
Come home from the road 
(Gotta stop to love)
And let's celebrate (celebrate) the love we got (stop)
Say you're coming home 

(Gotta stop to love)
You say my love has always been on your mind 
But how can I ever love you, when you keep working overtime? 
Too many empty nights, could make almost any guy 
To look for the love he don't get whenever he's alone at home

Awaiting the day that you're coming to stay 
I hate to see you go away baby, but you couldn't rest 
Had to do your best to reach the top 
But you did not stop to love 

(Stop) I love you stop (stop)
Come home from the road 
(Gotta stop to love)
And let's celebrate (celebrate) the love we got (stop)
Say you're coming home 

(Gotta stop to love)
And one day you'll discover I'm the one who love ya 
(Gotta stop to love)
No one loves you better 
Can't you stay forever? 
(Stop to love)
I can hardly stand the loneliness 
Come on home, that's what it's all about 
You really turn me out 

I love you stop (stop)
Love you stop (stop)
Come home from the road 
(Gotta stop to love)
And let's celebrate (celebrate) the love we got (stop)
Say you're coming home 
(Gotta stop to love)

I love you stop (stop)
I still love you stop (stop)
Come home from the road 
(Gotta stop to love)
And let's celebrate (celebrate) all the love we got (stop)
Say you're coming home

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Luther Vandross

Luther Ronzoni Vandross (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer-songwriter and record producer. During his career, Vandross sold over twenty-five million albums and won eight Grammy Awards including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four times. He won four Grammy Awards in 2004 including the Grammy Award for Song of the Year for the track "Dance with My Father", co-written with Richard Marx. more »

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Written by: LUTHER VANDROSS, NAT, JR ADDERLEY

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15 facts about this song

Release
"Stop to Love" is a song by American recording artist Luther Vandross. It was released as a lead single from his 1986 album, "Give Me the Reason".
Chart Success
The song reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart for two weeks, becoming Luther's sixth number one R&B hit.
Pop Chart Performance
"Stop to Love" also performed well on the pop chart, where it peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 - Vandross's highest-charting pop single until 1990.
Music Video
The song has an accompanying music video featuring Vandross performing live.
Songwriters
"Stop to Love" was co-written by Vandross and Nat Adderley Jr., a frequent collaborator of Luther Vandross.
Instrumentation
Known for Vandross's smooth vocals, the song also features prominent guitar, keyboard, and drum parts intertwined with the singer's R&B style.
Song Length
This single version lasted for five minutes and ten seconds, while the album version is one minute longer.
Sales Achievement
The parent album "Give Me the Reason" was certified double platinum by the RIAA, indicating that it sold over 2 million units, which is partly attributable to the success of "Stop to Love".
Cultural Impact
Since its release, "Stop to Love" has been featured in numerous film and television soundtracks and has been covered by various artists.
Live Performances
Vandross frequently performed the song on tour and it was often a crowd favorite.
Music Style
As with most of Vandross's hits, "Stop to Love" is characterized by its sophisticated arrangement and soulful, emotive delivery.
Dance Club Songs
"Stop to Love" reached number 20 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Studio Recording
The recording of "Stop to Love" took place at various studios in New York City including the famed Power Station and SoundWorks studios.
Reception
This song is loved worldwide and highly appreciated by Vandross's fans. It's one of Vandross's most popular songs.
Music Critics
Critics from the time of the song's release often praised Vandross's smooth vocal delivery and the song's catchy, radio-friendly production.

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